How to classify thoracic aortic aneurysms and how to care for them after aneurysm surgery

Like many diseases, aneurysms are classified, and flight classification can help better understand and treat this disease. So, how are thoracic aortic aneurysms classified? How should you care for aneurysms after surgery?

How are thoracic aortic aneurysms classified?

1. True aortic aneurysm

Aortic aneurysm refers to an aortic aneurysm formed by the pathological enlargement or protrusion of the entire layer of the aortic wall and the aortic aneurysm wall.

2. Pseudoaneurysm

It refers to the tearing or rupture of the arterial wall, where blood flows out and is wrapped by the tissue near the aorta to form a hematoma, which is mostly caused by trauma.

3. Dissecting aneurysm

It is also called aortic intimal dissection. Due to local tearing of the intima, the intimal dissection expands under impact, forming true and false lumens in the aorta. According to the extent of the dissection, it can be divided into DeBakey I, II, and III types.

How to care after aneurysm surgery?

1. Calorie intake must be balanced with energy expenditure, and it is best to stay within the standard weight range. If you are overweight, you should not only reduce calorie intake, but also increase physical activity to increase energy expenditure.

2. Focus on reducing animal fat and protein in food, and strictly control meat at every meal. Because even the leanest meat contains 10-20% animal fat, excess fat should be eliminated from edible meat to minimize fat intake. Do not eat chicken skin because it contains a high proportion of fat. Eat pork no more than 3 times a week, and the rest of the time it is best to eat chicken or fish, excluding aquatic shells, because the saturated fatty acid is lower than pork, beef and other meats.

3. It is better to grill, bake or roast meat or fish rather than deep-fry or fry them, because grilling and baking can remove a considerable amount of fat from the meat.

Aneurysm is a disease that needs timely treatment. When this disease occurs, patients should not have too much psychological pressure. They should go to a regular hospital for comprehensive treatment in time and strive to recover as soon as possible.